Final "Idol" cuts

OBVIOUSLY FROM THE TITLE OF THIS ENTRY, IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN AMERICAN IDOL YET AND DON'T WANT TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS, STOP READING.

Here's the scoop, from AP:

"American Idol" slimmed down the competition Thursday night, leaving 12 finalists to compete for the ultimate prize -- a record contract.

Antonella Barba, Sabrina Sloan, Jared Cotter and Jason ''Sundance'' Head were voted off Thursday in phone voting, which drew about 37 million calls and text messages from viewers.

The performers who made the cut are Blake Lewis, LaKisha Jones, Chris Sligh, Jordin Sparks, Phil Stacey, Melinda Doolittle, Brandon Rogers, Gina Glocksen, Chris Richardson, Stephanie Edwards, Haley Scarnato and Sanjaya Malakar.

When the dozen finalists return Tuesday, the sexes will be blended, with one singer voted off each week. The winner will be crowned during the finale in May. "American Idol" is again dominating the ratings, attracting between 27 million and 37 million viewers per telecast this season.

I'll analyze later... I've got a paper to put out.